From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Study Questions Relationship Between Crohn’s Strictures and Cancer Risk
Malignant strictures were more common among older patients with longer disease duration and frequent obstructive symptoms.
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Subcutaneous Infliximab Beats Placebo for IBD Maintenance Therapy
The safety profile of the infliximab biosimilar was comparable with that of IV infliximab, with no new safety concerns emerging during the trials...
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New Associations Identified Between IBD and Extraintestinal Manifestations
Overall, 14% of patients had at least one extraintestinal manifestation.
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Cold Snare Resection Safe for Large Nonpedunculated Colorectal Polyps
Despite recommendations for its use, the cold snare method appears to be underused in the United States.
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Automated ERCP Report Card Offers High Accuracy, Minimal Work
The tool measures quality in relation to procedure indication and difficulty at the provider level.
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Family Size, Dog Ownership Linked With Reduced Risk of Crohn’s
“Our analysis revealed a protective trend of living with dogs that transcends the age of exposure,” said Dr. Mingyue Xue.
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Stool-Based Methylation Test May Improve CRC Screening
The mSDC2 assay could improve the efficacy and resource utilization of existing screening programs.
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Snare Tip Soft Coagulation Leaves Clean Margins After Resection
STSC is associated with less time, lower cost, less plastic use, and a lower carbon footprint.
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Late ERCP After Cholecystectomy Linked with Worse Outcomes
Findings suggest a need for more careful patient selection with ERCP, and greater reliance upon noninvasive imaging.
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Environment More Than Genes Affects Age of IBD Diagnosis
The findings’ most immediate clinical relevance is for counseling people with a family history of IBD, said Dr. Oriana Damas.